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Join Exploring Judaism in providing food for all who are hungry this Hanukkah, dedicate your Hanukkah for Hunger.

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The American Altar

A poetic commentary and reflection on A Racial Justice Vidui/Confessional for 5785/2024’s High Holiday Season.

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Promoting Isaiah On Yom Kippur

Engaging with Operation Isaiah is a demand to eliminate the scourge of hunger. May we see the day when healthy food is available to all.

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The Shofar Is Calling Us Toward Queer Reconciliation: A Kavvanah

The shofar’s call urges us to examine our own biases and privileges, to stand in solidarity and to advocate for change.

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Social Justice Commission High Holiday Reader 5785

Our tradition teaches: the sound of the shofar can literally break down the walls, both physical and spiritual. It can shatter complacency and indifference.

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Approaching Tashlikh - Casting Off Racism

May our casting of the bread upon the waters lead to a concerted common effort to confront and confound racism throughout the New Year.

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Hagar Enslaved Woman

May these Days of Awe help us understand more deeply and act more forcefully on behalf of the enslaved and marginalized in our society.

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